It has been 3 years since I came here! Prices may have went up but it's the same great flavors. I…read moreabsolutely love the broth here. Very drinkable and yes I finished it all. The arugula was more bearable this time around too. Perfect place for those cold winter days. Definitely a solid pick me up option.

Overall, this is a great place for a casual meal. There's a few tables that can be combined for…read morebigger parties and bar seating if you're alone. Staff was nice. They greeted us as we entered and came by to check up on our table throughout our meal. Also we were asked twice if we had any food allergies. There's a good variety on the menu for ramen, even vegetarian options! Broth was delicious and I was wanting more at the end of my meal. Noodles were ok. Prices are a little high, but location is very convenient if you're taking public transportation. They have a stamp card so if you eat there enough times you can get a free meal.

Mediocre food. The ramen was meh. The karaage was meh. The gyoza was meh. The pork katsu was dry…read more The takoyaki was just okay. I'm sorry. My wife makes better takoyaki at home. And juicier katsu. Parking is meh. But service was alright. The marks only go to their service.

Such a disappointing exp at this Ajisen location…read more We came here on a Tue night at 10:30 pm and it was still pretty busy, so had to wait about 5 mins for a table. Got the following items 1) Steak Tappanyaki 2/5: dry, bland, tasteless. Complete waste of a $27.99 piece of steak. 2) Tom Yum Lamb Ramen 2.5/5: tom yum broth was way too sour and salty. Lamb, noodles and egg were OK. In terms of service, I had to remind the server to get water at the beginning. As well, while we were eating another server was wiping / spraying down the adjacent table which was so close to where we were eating. Won't be coming back to this Ajisen location, would rather go to Warden / Steeles.

I was curious about this place as it's different from the usual ramen places. I ordered the Shoyu…read moreRamen. It is $17.25 + HST. Steep price for a ramen. It was very oily and the broth was salty. I was expecting a rich bone/meat flavoured broth but this feels very bland even though there is thick layer of oil on top of it. The noodles were ok. I was a little disappointed at the overall taste of the ramen. It was nothing special. The chau siu was done very well, soft and flavourful. The service was very good, they came to re-fill water without asking. Food came out quickly. I don't regret trying this place but there are better ramen places in Toronto

Probably my favorite place right after Isshin in Toronto. Live around this area so have been here 5…read moretimes or so. Always have a great bowl of ramen here, alternating between Shio and Shoyu. The broth is really flavorful and rich. Noodles are perfectly cooked and absorb the broth well. Cha Shu is delicious, and they include some fungus, bamboo shoots and a naruto. Service here is already great. No Amex!

Opens late. Ramen is decent and I like the garlic topper shakers. Food comes out quickly and hot.read more

I recently came back on a late thursday night with a friend after a session of badminton. It was…read moreone of the only places around that was still open. I was initially reluctant because my previous experiences at this resto made me think that Ajisen as a franchise was just ok overall. Steak teppanyaki: Was actually cooked medium rare! The end pieces were still a lil tough due to the cut and quality of the beef prolly not being the greatest but it was juicy and I got my protein in. Black garlic tender pork ribs ramen: So you can change your broth at Ajisen which is pretty cool. This was supposed to come w/ the original broth but I asked to swap for black garlic tonkotsu broth. The noodles were surprisingly firmer compared to my previous visits and the broth actually came out piping hot as opposed to lukewarm. Idk if they just hired new/better chefs in the back or if late night is when they serve the best grub. Either way, I received significantly better food than the last couple times I visited this place way back. The other thing I really liked was the tableside fried garlic that you could top up your bowl with. I literally unscrewed the lid and emptied out a third of the fried garlics into my bowl. SOOO GOOD. Although it was an improved experience, I still don't think the ramen is better than an authentic ramen spot. For that, I award 3.5 stars.

A go to ramen place around the area. I've been to another location but this location is definitely…read morebetter. The flavour, temperature and portion of the food was definitely enough to keep you full. The service was very fast and efficient. A plus they always have deals on Uber Eats and it is our go to when we're craving ramen. I will definitely be coming back and continue ordering from here especially during the colder months.

Stopped by this ramen chain while at the mall. Overall, it was pretty average…read more We got the shio and tonkotsu ramen and the gyudon -- all were decent, nothing to write home about. The service was quick, which was nice, and they have a few promos from Monday to Thursday, so it's decent value. The restaurant itself is spacious with open seating, connected to the mall, and it wasn't busy on a Sunday afternoon. Honestly, it's not a ramen place I'd go out of my way for. It's fine if you're already at the mall, but with so many other ramen options around, there's nothing here that stands out.

Finding great tonkotsu ramen outside of Japan has become something of an obsession for me. I've…read morebeen disappointed by countless bowls over the years, from Michelin-recommended shops in New York to overhyped social media darlings that make you wonder whether the people promoting them have ever had truly great tonkotsu ramen. Konjiki is good, far from great, but very solid. The broth has the right consistency with a satisfying richness, falling just a touch short of the deep, creamy intensity I personally look for. The noodles were cooked perfectly, maintaining just the right amount of bite. Nothing ruins a bowl of ramen faster than overcooked noodles. The soft-boiled egg was equally well executed, with a perfectly jammy center, and the chashu had excellent flavor and texture. My biggest criticism isn't what's missing....it's what's added. Like many ramen shops outside Japan, Konjiki includes pickled ginger, pickled takana, and braised bamboo shoots. For me, none of them improve the bowl. In fact, I think they distract from what should be the star of the show: the broth. In hindsight, I could have easily asked for them to be left out, but I've never really understood why they're included in the first place. Even so, this is a very respectable bowl of tonkotsu ramen and one I'd happily order again.

Have been here several times since they opened, but first time adding a review…read more Came on Friday late night (around 8:30pm) and got seated right away. Initially looked busy and thought there may be a wait, but the line was actually for the dessert place that shares the same entrance. I usually switch up my order between the Clam Ramens (shio and shoyu). Can definitely say that these are always made consistent (at least on every visit I've had), so there's no surprise. My friend ordered the Avocado Vegetarian Ramen as part of a set. We were both intrigued by the taste of the broth. It was creamy, but not super thick, and had a fresh, vegetal taste. One miss this time was that my friend ordered a drink, but unfortunately it did not come out at all while we ate. We mentioned it when asking for our bill and asked that it just be cancelled, which the server was apologetic about. Interior is kept clean, which some table seating along both walls and also a long high-top bar (communal) in the middle. There's isn't any parking designated to the restaurant, but there's options for paid street parking a short walk away.

Great soup! Intimate place, polite service. Highly recommended! Located in a great area.read more

I came to Kyouka Ramen after hearing a lot of good things, and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more I originally thought they had mazemen on the menu, but it looks like that's from an older menu. Instead, I went for the tsukemen and was pleasantly surprised, the broth wasn't as heavy or salty as other tsukemen I've tried, which made it much easier to enjoy. The ramen noodles were quite thick had a nice chew and held up well in the dipping broth. And it comes with both pork and chicken slices which i thought was nice. My mom ordered the yuzu ramen, and that was the standout of the night. I'd never tried a citrus-based broth before, but the yuzu gave it this light, slightly sour, very refreshing taste. It's not something you find at every ramen spot, and I'd highly recommend it if you want something different from the usual tonkotsu. Prices felt fair for the portion size, especially given the quality of the broth and ingredients. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu (and hopefully they bring back the mazemen someday!).

Tips: - The yuzu oat miso ramen is divine and oh-so special…read more Get it! It comes with both pork belly and chicken. Last Saturday, after a trying week and a not-so-pleasant experience at a ramen joint in Vaughan, I craved ramen with better customer service. I decided to carve some time out to drive north to Aurora to find a ramen place that offered comforting food. I did a search. I found Ramen Yutaka. I had bookmarked it. I needed to go. This eatery is located between Plates and Bowls, and Lee Chen in a plaza that I am familiar with. I've been to the former, along with Best Buy and Swiss Chalet in the vicinity. I had no problem finding a parking spot. I backed into an available one and walked into the restaurant. I was immediately greeted by a friendly woman. She said that I could sit anywhere, so I sat at a two-seater table. Another male staffer came over with tapas, sushi, and ramen menus. I wanted ramen, so I focused on that menu. Service is stellar at this place. The female staffer came over to ask if I had any questions. I didn't. She did say that on the ramen menu, the first few items were clear broths. The ones that were further down were creamy ones. I liked that the creamy broths were dairy-free, thanks to oat beverage being used. Nice! This place doesn't distinguish ramen with pork belly versus ramen with chicken. You get both! You get sous-vide chicken and roasted pork belly with the ramen broth of your choice. The ramen varieties are creative and unique. Seeing coffee and yuzu as ramen options piqued my interest. I ordered the following items: - Coke zero - Gyoza - Yuzu oat miso For the yuzu oat miso, I asked that the bamboo shoots be held. The woman asked if I wanted an egg. Without hesitation, I said yes. Both staffers were exceptionally detailed and attentive. She asked whether I wanted ice in my Coke zero. I said yes. I got water to start. It was much needed after spending my day running errands. I also ended my meal with it. My Coke zero had arrived. It was in a glass with ice. So refreshing! My gyoza were ready. They all looked yummy and the plating was pretty. The filling was pork and was delicious. The dumplings were pan-fried and had the perfect crispiness on the bottom. The house-made vinaigrette was so good. If it were ever sold in bottles, I'd get some. My ramen came out next. It looked good. I liked that only a bit of the roasted seaweed was in the broth. It was a nice touch as opposed to getting completely soggy roasted seaweed right off the bat. The yuzu provided a nice, subtle citrusy flair with the miso broth. I liked the oat beverage for a creamy, luxurious broth that was so good. I nearly finished it, but I was so full that I left maybe five spoonfuls of it. It was such an elegant bowl of happiness. It came with a sweet tofu rectangle that was heaven. I also liked the spinach that seemed to be wrapped in a rectangle. Unravelling it was fun! The roasted pork belly was a thick cut. It was flavourful. I throughly enjoyed it. This place specializes in chicken. I got three sous-vide slices that were so tender. If I didn't have any teeth, it wouldn't have been a problem eating them. They were so tender. I want more just thinking about it. The jammy egg was perfect. You get an entire egg. It was so perfect with this entire bowl of ramen. The ramen was on the slightly thick side, which made this bowl exceptionally comforting. They were chewy and so good. I slurped them down and was so happy. The yuzu oat miso is so special. I let the male server know that everything was superb. This ramen was $24. Yes, it's on the higher side of the scale. However, you get a lot of protein and everything is of good quality. I'd happily go back and get it again. I used the washroom before I left. There are two individual stalls. The one that I used was clean and spacious. Both staffers thanked me for coming. I wished them a great day and happily walked out with a belly full of goodness. Stellar customer service. That ramen joint in Vaughan can take notes from this eatery on how to improve in this area. I needed this meal. My week ended on a high note. Yay! If you're in Aurora, you are lucky to have this eatery. It's worth the drive for delicious, high-quality, tasty ramen. (448)

A great Ramen place in Aurora! The broth was very tasty without being all salty-we were prepared…read moreto add water to the broth (like we do for many places) but there was not need since the it was not MSG soup. The protein and noodles were all fresh. It is a bit on the pricy side ($22 and $24) but at least they delivered with a quality product and good service!